Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 44m at 11:18 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 5:16 pm (9.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447335
Common Questions About Tides

Barnstable Harbor, MA Tides - Sep 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:299.19:4510.73:320.23:450.96:067:15Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:289.610:4310.94:31-0.14:450.56:077:13Full Moon2Sat
3Sun11:2010.011:3611.05:24-0.45:400.16:087:12Full Moon3Sun
4Mon12:0910.36:13-0.56:31-0.26:097:10Full Moon4Mon
5Tue12:2710.912:5410.56:59-0.47:19-0.36:107:08Full Moon5Tue
6Wed1:1510.71:3810.57:43-0.28:06-0.26:117:07Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:0110.32:2010.48:250.28:520.06:127:05Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:479.83:0210.29:080.79:380.46:137:03Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:339.33:459.89:511.210:270.96:147:02Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:218.74:339.510:381.711:181.36:157:00Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:138.35:259.211:282.26:166:58Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:098.06:219.012:141.612:222.46:176:56Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed7:087.87:188.91:111.81:182.56:196:55Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu8:067.98:169.02:081.82:152.46:206:53Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:018.29:109.33:031.63:102.26:216:51Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:498.69:599.63:531.34:011.76:226:50Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:319.010:429.94:370.94:471.26:236:48Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:099.511:2310.25:170.65:300.76:246:46New Moon18Mon
19Tue11:4610.05:550.26:130.26:256:44New Moon19Tue
20Wed12:0410.412:2410.46:340.06:55-0.26:266:43New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:4610.41:0310.87:14-0.17:39-0.56:276:41Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:2910.31:4411.07:550.08:24-0.66:286:39Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat2:1410.12:2811.18:390.19:12-0.56:296:37Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun2:039.82:1711.08:260.49:04-0.25:305:36Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:569.43:1010.79:180.810:020.15:315:34First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:559.04:1010.410:161.111:040.45:325:32First Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:008.85:1610.211:201.45:335:30First Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:088.86:2510.112:090.512:261.45:345:29Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:169.07:3410.11:140.51:331.25:355:27Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat8:199.48:3710.32:170.42:370.95:365:25Waxing Gibbous30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8447335)

Common Questions About Barnstable Harbor, MA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Barnstable Harbor, MA today?

Slack tide in Barnstable Harbor, MA is approximately 2:17 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Barnstable Harbor, MA?

Barnstable Harbor, MA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Barnstable Harbor, MA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Barnstable Harbor, MA?

Tide predictions for Barnstable Harbor, MA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Barnstable Harbor, MA?

Tide data for Barnstable Harbor, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8447335. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8447335.

What is the moon phase in Barnstable Harbor, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Barnstable Harbor, MA is First Quarter (46% illuminated). This places Barnstable Harbor, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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